Wang Shan Keuk (Chinese: 橫山腳) is a village in the North District of Hong Kong.

Marker of Wang Shan Keuk historical village along the Wilson Trail.
Marker of Lower Wang Shan Keuk historical village along the Wilson Trail.

Administration

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Wang Shan Keuk is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy.[1]

History

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At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Ha Wang Shan Keuk (下橫山腳; 'Lower Wang Shan Keuk') was 43. The number of males was 16.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "List of Recognized Villages under the New Territories Small House Policy" (PDF). Lands Department. September 2009.
  2. ^ Hase, Patrick (1996). "Traditional Life in the New Territories: The Evidence of the 1911 and 1921 Censuses" (PDF). Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong Branch. 36: 77. ISSN 1991-7295.
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